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- 1Chicago's historic Avalon Regal Theater seeks $250,000 in repair funds▼Historic Avalon Regal Theater in play for $250,000 in repair funds
The Avalon Regal Theater, a landmark South Side Chicago venue, is in line to receive $250,000 in repair funding. The money would go toward restoring the historic theater, which has long been a cultural icon of the city's music scene. Officials and community members are weighing how the preservation funds will be allocated and what repairs will be prioritized.
- 2Buddy Guy honoured with sold-out Radio City tribute show●Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show
Blues legend Buddy Guy was celebrated at a sold-out 'Buddy's Got the Blues' show at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The event paid tribute to the Chicago guitarist's decades-long career and influence on blues and rock music. Fans and fellow musicians marked the occasion as a milestone honour for one of the last surviving giants of the genre.
- 3Artist shows work in two Chicago exhibitions opening today●Thrilled to share that I have # art in *two* # exhibitions and they both have opening receptions today (October 2)! # Ch
An artist is exhibiting work in two Chicago shows, both holding opening receptions on October 2. One is Icons Chicago, part of the annual West Town Art Walk, taking place at 2623 W. Chicago Avenue in West Town from 5 to 9 pm, with photographs including 'Petal' on view. The other is Fine Art Salon 26. The artist expressed excitement about having pieces in both simultaneous openings.